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Worried about having heart failure since my family has history of heart problems. what can i do to avoid this?
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Heart failure: 1. Avoid smoking and heavy drinking 2. Regular exercise 3. Regular health check up: including blood pressure and cholesterol and for diabetes. 4. Eat healthy.
Answered 4/25/2014
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Afoot healthy : Lifestyle...Get regular check ups. Echo screening if early onset of CHF in family.
Answered 6/10/2014
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